Detox: five green detox smoothies to choose from

Detox: five green detox smoothies to choose from

Today we will talk about delicious, healthy drinks for lovers of green juices.

Refreshing smoothie:

Looking for a light and refreshing low-sugar drink? Green smoothies are perfect. Drink a cocktail before a workout to recharge your batteries with the energy of electrolytes contained in coconut water and replenish your body with green minerals.

Ingredients:
• 1 ½ tbsp. coconut water;
• ½ tbsp. cabbage;
• ½ tsp of spinach;
• ½ tbsp. romaine lettuce;
• ½ peeled lime;
• leaves of 2 sprigs of mint.

Add ingredients to the blender and mix well.

Green blissful power:

When going through a detox, it is also necessary to take healthy fats, protein and fiber to our diet. Along with detox drinks take pea protein for better protein absorption. Chia seeds in a green smoothie will provide the body with fiber – for tonus. Coconut and pear will add some flavor to the drink.

Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp. almond milk;
• ½ pear;
• ¼ peeled avocado;
• 1 tsp spinach;
• ¼ Art. coconut water;
• 1 tsp. chia seeds;
• 1 tbsp of pea / hemp / brown rice protein powder;
• 1 l clean water.

Mix all ingredients except the water until smooth. Then place in a blender and cover with the water. Mix until the smoothie reaches the desired consistency.

Green juice:

A powerful anti-inflammatory drink, filled with antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C. Relieves pain in aching joints and stimulates the immune system during the cold and flu season.

Ingredients:
• 2 oranges or 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 fresh ginger root;
• 1 slice of fresh turmeric or ¼ tsp. turmeric powder;
• ½ peeled lemon;
• 1 tbsp. l raw honey;
• 1 tbsp. or 4 sheets of Romaine lettuce.

Start with squeezing the oranges to get 1 glass of orange juice. Add the juice and the remaining ingredients to the blender and mix well until the mass is smooth. Serve at room temperature or add a couple of ice cubes.

Green celebration:

Free of sugary fruit, this drink refreshes and cleanses the body.
Ingredients:
• 1 ½ tbsp. water;
• 1 celery stalk;
• ½ cucumber;
• ½ avocado;
• 1 tbsp. or 4 sheets of Romaine lettuce;
• ⅓ h. Parsley;
• ½ peeled lemon;
• pinch of sea salt.

Put the ingredients in a blender and mix.

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Is there any benefit from oxygen cocktails?

Is there any benefit from oxygen cocktails?

Residents of large cities, especially megacities, are sorely lacking air in everyday life. The lack of purified oxygen negatively affects our whole body. This is what my blog post is about today.

What happens when there is a lack of oxygen in the body?

The central nervous system does not cope with daily stresses, the brain does not work to its fullest, attention and memory suffers, the digestive system, lungs, liver and other internal organs, as well as blood vessels, function poorly. Hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) leads to an increase in the load on the heart, resulting in an increase in the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke.

Without oxygen, the skin ages faster, and muscle tissue loses its activity and becomes flabby.

Filling the lack of oxygen with special oxygen cocktails:

To compensate for the lack of oxygen, oxygen-containing beverages can be consumed. Special oxygen equipment was created to produce oxygen cocktails, foam, which in a few days returns the body to its former vigor, and with regular use strengthens the immune system and stabilizes the work of all internal organs.

A couple of decades ago, an oxygen bar (or just the equipment) were associated only with medical institutions. Only there for a special purpose, delicious cocktails were prescribed to the patients being treated. Today, an oxygen concentrator in conjunction with a cocktail maker stands in every second major shopping center, in beauty salons, park areas, fitness centers and at home. Bars provide services not only for drinking oxygen cocktails but also for inhalation procedures, during which you can breathe pure oxygen, to which various pleasant aromas are added to the taste of the customer. Inhalation sessions are so attractively presented that they appeal not only to adults but also to young children, to whom this event resembles a fabulous festive action.

The benefits of oxygen cocktails:

These cocktails are useful to everyone who suffers from chronic diseases of the digestive and respiratory organs. It has a tonic effect due to the widespread enrichment of organs with oxygen. Cocktails improve metabolic processes in the body, improve hemodynamics and oxygen supply to tissues. The optimal single dose of the drink is 200 ml per day (for breakfast or afternoon tea).

It is recommended to drink cocktails for 10-14 days, then take a break for 2-3 weeks and continue afterwards.

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All about eggplant (aubergines)

All about eggplant (aubergines)

Eggplant is the king of the garden. This vegetable has purple-black color with a glossy shine and a cap that looks like a crown, so it really does look like a king. And even the royal family will appreciate its taste! Delicious Parma-style eggplants, stuffed or fried – these vegetables will always make a splash on the table. This is what my blog is about today.

Start growing eggplants:

Eggplant has been around for a long time. They came from India, but they were also eaten in Arabia, where sheikhs and shahs highly valued them. The Arabs introduced them to the people of Spain, who later brought them to this country, and by 1806 they grew both purple and white varieties.

One of the earliest references to eggplant is in a Chinese book from the fifth century. It seems that Chinese women considered it very fashionable to paint their teeth with black eggplant dye. Then they polished their teeth until they began to shine like metal.

But eggplant as a food or fashion accessory was not popular everywhere. In Europe, in the 15th and 16th centuries, eggplants were called “insane apples” because it was believed that eating them made a person crazy. Even when this fear began to fade, the Europeans still refused to eat eggplants, as they considered them poisonous. The eggplant is a member of the Solanaceae family, as are tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, and belladonna. Eye drops obtained from belladonna (also called the deadly nightshade) were used by fashionable women to visually enlarge the eyes. From time to time someone who used the belladonna died from the effects of poisoning. Not surprisingly, by associating eggplants with deadly nightshade, people avoided eating them.

Other  interesting names for eggplants include love apple, guinea pumpkin, oat beans, pea apple, cuckummer and terong. Even more impressive are such epithets like the “apple of Sodom” and “the apple of the Jew.” Few products can boast such a variety of names.

Interesting facts about eggplant:

A very old legend about Middle Eastern or Turkish origins of eggplants tells of an imam (a Muslim priest) who married a woman whose rich father earned money as an olive oil dealer. The young bride’s dowry was 12 barrels of olive oil. For 12 nights, the Imam’s wife served her husband a dish of delicious eggplant cooked in olive oil, but on the thirteenth night, this tasty vegetable was not on the plate. Imam was curious why this happened. When his wife told him that she had run out of olive oil, the imam just fainted. From now on, the stuffed eggplant dish, seasoned with onions, tomatoes and olive oil, began to be called “Imam Baldi,” which means “priest’s swoon”. In another version of this story, the imam was so overwhelmed by the extraordinary aroma of eggplant that he lost consciousness.

Since eggplant is an integral part of Turkish cuisine, it can appear in almost any dish. One of the foreign guests of Turkey once asked at the end of the meal: “Can I just have plain water, without eggplants, please”.

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Champignons and weight loss: nutritionists’ opinions and recommendations

Champignons have long been attributed as popular products and indispensable ingredients in a variety of dishes. However, it makes sense to ask the question: how appropriate are these mushrooms for diet programs? Their qualities, which make it possible to quickly cope with the feeling of hunger, make it possible to judge mushrooms as diet foods. This is confirmed by other properties. This is what my post is about today.

Champignons are rich in valuable components for the body. First of all, we are talking about vitamins. This applies to ascorbic acid, vitamins Bs, as well as fat-soluble cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol (vitamins from group D). In addition, a large number of fatty acids and a modest content of carbohydrate components in the composition of mushrooms complement their beneficial properties.

Mineral substances, as well as compounds on the basis of which proteins are formed, are also an important component of these fungi. Mushrooms also have a fairly large amount of phosphorus compounds, and this, in turn, gives them the qualities that seafood also has.

Since champignons contain vegetable protein, it is justifiable to include such mushrooms in weight-loss programs for vegetarians too. As a result, the muscles and their tone will receive proper support. This protein serves as a substitute for the proteins that make up meat products.

The content of sugary components in mushrooms is extremely small. As a result – a short list of contraindications to the use of these mushrooms for dietary purposes can be found. Moreover, they can be included in diabetic’s diets too.

Champignons have a beneficial effect on the hair and skin. Thanks to them, skin conditions can often be reduced and the skin’s appearance and color improve. In addition, vitamin B9, a component of mushrooms (also called folic acid), provides powerful support to the immune system and the functioning of the circulatory system, as well as the normalization of hormonal metabolism in women.

Being a low-calorie product, champignons are actively used in the development of diet menus. 100 grams of mushrooms account for about 30 kcal, which is a beneficial effect on the figure. Specially developed weight-loss programs with the participation of these mushrooms, include fasting. A significant share in the composition of mushrooms is water. This figure is close to 85%.

Based on a number of studies, it was found that if you replace a traditional menu with a small portion of mushrooms (it is about 160 grams), then in 30 days you can lose 2-3 kilograms of excess weight. You should not be embarrassed by such a modest portion in volume, since these mushrooms do an excellent job with the feeling of hunger and provide a steady sense of satiety.

The filling feeling that comes from eating mushrooms is achieved thanks to the fiberous nature of the vegetable. In addition, these components contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes. Additionally, energy metabolism is also activated, and the body will not face the problem of the lack of substances required for its vital activity.

As champignons combine well with other foods, they weigh in favor of the inclusion of mushrooms in diets aimed at losing weight. Mushrooms can be found in almost any grocery store, and their cost does not destroy the budget.

As a rule, mushrooms contribute to improving the taste of dishes. Cooking these mushrooms is easy enough, you do not need special skills.

As for the choice of which type of champignons is best for dieting, the prevailing opinion is that it is best to use fresh mushrooms. This conclusion was made by experts who analyzed feedback from people who have tried this weight loss program. However, this condition is not mandatory and strict. You can make a choice to use the frozen version, or use dried mushrooms in cooking. The only disadvantage with this approach would be the loss of flavor, however, the mushroom’s valuable components will remain.

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Food from the microwave. Are microwave ovens dangerous? What is a microwave and when was it invented?

Food from the microwave. Are microwave ovens dangerous? What is a microwave and when was it invented?

Microwave ovens have taken a strong position in our kitchens. They significantly speed up the preparation and heating of food. Together with the undeniable merits of microwaves, their harmful effects on humans are also discussed. This is what my post is about today.

The history of microwave ovens

The very first patent for a microwave was issued back in 1946 in the USA. The world’s first microwave oven Radarange was released in 1947 by Raytheon and was not designed for cooking, but for the quick defrosting of food.

The installation was used only in the military. The size of the system was impressive – about the height of a person.

The mass of the furnace reached 340 kilograms. The initial power was 3 kW. The installation went to the serial production only in 1949. The official price in 1949 was $3,000.

How does a microwave work?

In order to warm up food, high-power electromagnetic waves are used in a microwave oven. They act on water molecules, penetrating into the structure of the products. Molecules start to move around the electromagnetic field and a friction effect is created, which causes the temperature of the food to rise. The whole process is carried out from the inside and takes only a few seconds, unlike usual ovens.

Is it more harmful or beneficial?

When food is heated in a microwave, its molecules move at a breakneck pace. Because of this, the integrity of the structure suffers. There is a deformation of the molecules and the disintegration of their shell. And at the output we get a product with a completely different molecular structure.

This is a scientific rationale for the harmful effect of a microwave oven on human health. Here are several factors that, according to experts, make the use of the microwave dangerous for humans:

– changes in the structure of food and as a result, that the food is more difficult to digest;
– the release of harmful carcinogens that increase the risk of cancer;
– the human body does not absorb the vitamins and mineral substances changed under the influence of electromagnetic waves;
– radiation can penetrate through the walls of the microwave oven and adversely affect the person;
– useful properties of food when heated in a microwave are lost and it becomes alien to the human body;
– a metal object that was inadvertently inside the furnace can lead to an explosion and injure a person

Swiss scientists conducted an experiment: they hired a man who was alternately fed food from a microwave and food cooked in the traditional way.

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Soy – a natural and affordable nutritional product from the twenty-first century

Soy – a natural and affordable nutritional product from the twenty-first century

Soy is a real wonder food that is cheap compared to other mass food products in the twenty-first century. It is a nutritious source of protein and more. This is what my post is about today.

The best-selling food in the world is soy in one form or another. However, why is everyone so afraid of this word? Is it worth being afraid of?

Soy is a natural product and you should not be afraid of soy. For example, for more than two thousand years it has been the basis of Chinese cuisine.

Fresh or frozen soybeans are good to boil or can be steamed as a side dish. It can also be added to soups. It is proven that the constant consumption of soybeans reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (and significantly).

Soy is often included in the so-called Asian diets. Soybean can even protect against osteoporosis. Soy has great advantages – it protects against colon cancer and breast cancer.

Soybeans are available in dried, canned and frozen form. Soybean milk, soybean powder, soy protein and soybean flour are all in great demand. This product contains a lot of nutrients, as a result doctors recommend including soy in the diet.

Useful properties of soybeans:

1. Soy contains proteins and estrogens – they help the heart and create resistance to cancer.

2. For people with high cholesterol levels, adding soy is mandatory. Soy reduces the so-called bad cholesterol and increases the values of good cholesterol.

3. For those people who have normal or borderline cholesterol (approximately 200), soy helps with cholesterol reduction.

4. Soybean when replacing animal protein in food can prevent clogged arteries.

5. Soy contains vegetable estrogens called isoflavones.

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